Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 27, 1911, Page 1

'HE LAKELAND voL. 1 NINNERS IN AUTO RACES w177, IN E. M. F,, AND HUGHES I\ MERCER, CAPTURED PRIZES TODAY. (By Associated Press.) savannah, Ga., Now, 27.—Savan- aab's auto races opened this morn- jg with the running race trophy offered by Mayor Tiedemann, and the ssvannah challenge contest. The former was won by Frank Witt, in a0 E M. F. car going 170.40 miles st the rate of 58.34 miles per hour. The latter race was won by Hughie Hughes in a Mercer car going 222.82 miles per hour. FOREIGN SECBETARY MAKES CONCIIJATOBY ADDRESS By Associated Press. London, Nov. 27.—Sir Edward orv. Secretary of Foreign Affairs, poured oil on the turbulent waters v e matter of Anglo-German re- jtions in a speech in House of Com- today. He reviewed the entire an dispute between Germany *rance, and upheld the attitude sh government, but declar- d its action was not antagonistic to Germany, He made no secret of the tact that the situtajon was at times ery delicate through England's al- jance with France, which many per- Lought meant war with Ger- \ many LAKELAND VETERANS ROAT THE PENSION BOARD. Lakeland Camp 1543 convened Noi. Zith being opened with prayer by Comrade Caddin, The minutes of the last meeting were read and acepted and a committee of three were appointed to draw a Memorial on the death of Comrade Mclnnls. These on the Committee are Com- tades Willoughby, Clifford and God- dard It wus decided to raise our annual dis 1) §1.00, a part of which may + tor charitable purposes, the to commence January 1st. omrade Fields is reported to be unfavorable condition. The ‘amp is satisfied that he has not ben viven justice at the hands of the Pension Board, but it will not ‘outinne longer than we can have a lew wdministration at Tallahassee. Nonan has a life time, tenure of of- 1A member of our Camp was Dl 1y a Veteran on the other side 1t man named Fields deserted our army and served quite a mithe U, 8. army, but not this It was something like the *ut accorded our late Com- " Sapp by that would-be all wise n Board who may learn that ple, especially the old sol- tve an eye on Tallahassee. ther business, Camp adjourn- in ay from U. H. HANE, Adjt SUICIDEST : LOCATED IN MEMPHIS Nov. 2% ——I’-‘ollonlnz a received two days ago, a terday solved the mystery 12 the finding nearly two 0. on the banks of the Hills- river at Sulphur Springs, of i belonging to 1. L. Blalack, ' Vit employed at The Tribune The location of the clothes ‘4 that Blalack had co.mit- ide, an impression evidently ... "1 be conveyed by the ““¥ man _'*legram and letter were sent - Sauls, secretary of the local linion, the telegram calling inion card of I. L. Blalack to 0 him at the Commercial- fice in Memphis, Tenn. The " Wiile addressed to the union ¥as of a personal nature, “wed the events which led i1 followed the fake suicide. "t*on ascribed by Blalack for ' s that he was under a se- tal strain. In this respect T says: ! to assure you that I did + myself, what I was doing, FAKE g under such a mental strain % i 1ardly knew whether I was L frdead. * % s e [ could u ... there. I was getting along it in a financial way, but in other ways it was simply Inse had to Yaaye Qv-. 2] K | days. Published in the Best Town in the fiest Part of the Best State. COX GETS SEVEN YEARS. Miami, Fla., Nov.| 26.—Judge Bethel yesterday morning completed the case of the state vs. P. C. Cox, convicted of murder as an accessory after the fact, by reading the sen- tence to the defendant, giving him the full penality of the law, which is seven years at hard labor in the Florida state penitentiary. It will be necessary for the de- fendant to furnish a five thousand dollar bond for his liberty, until such time as he may be needed either for another trial or to go to the Pprison. MORSE NOW IN HOSPITAL NOTED BANKER MAY BE PAR. DONED, IF PHYSICAL CON- DITION DEMANDS (By Associated Press.) Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 27.—The con- dition of Charles W. Morse, the New York financier, who was moved yes- terday from the Federal prison to the hospital at Fort McPherson, is unchanged this morning. On the outcome of the treatment depends whether he shall be pardoned from a fifteen year sentence imposed for violating the Federal banking laws. HALT TRIAL OF CHORUS GIRLS Juror Talked Too Much and Court Ordered His With. drawal, (By Associated rPess.) New York, Nov. 27.—The trial of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad for the shooting of W. E. D. Stokes, was halted abruptly today by the withdrawal of a juror on the order of the court. It had been rumorel that some one would be withdrawn on account of indiscreet discussion of the case. LITTLETON DENIES SELLING OUT Pushing Investigation of Steel Trust, and Is After Defamers (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. (., Nov. 27.—Rep- resentative Martin W. Littleton, of New York, a member of the House Steel Trust Committee conferred this morning with Representative Stan- chairman of the committee. It insisted upon ley, is reported that he subpoenas for those men whom he believes responsible for the story published in New York that he has “sold out,” the United States Steel Corporation, and had exerted his influence to have the House con- mittee discontinue the investigation. by TALLAHASSEE TO VOTE ON BONDS TOMORROW Tallahassee, Nov. 26.—An election of great consequence to the future growth and prosperity of Tallahas- see, in fact to its present preserva- tion, is to be held in this city on next Tuesday. The qualified voters are then to decide upon an issue of bonds for street paving. The old antiquat- ed sand beds, heretofore used for business streets in small southern cities like this, are rapidly disappear- ing. All places of consequence are replacing these with asphalt, vitri- fied brick or creosoted blocks. Not only the larger cities in Florida, but several towns even smaller than Tal- lahassee, have already so beautified their public squares and principal business streets. These places have not only a state wide but a national reputation for beauty and cleanli- ness. COLD WAVE COMING SNOWING IN TEXAS (By Associated Press) New Orleans, La., Nov. 27.—An- other cold wave is creeping over the Gulf States, the second in fifteen It is snrowing in Texas. Ve e e EVENING TELEGRAM b S AT SRR ’ - 3 LAKELAND, FLORIDA, IONDA.Y, NOVEMBER 27, 1911 BATTLE RAGING (TARIFF REFORM ~ [w=me amovmemasz |\ CoY NAMFS AT NANKING REBELS SEEM TO BE GAINING GROUND, AND WILL SOON BE IN CONTROL. (By Associated Press.) Shanghai, Nov. 27.—A great bat- tle at Nanking is still on, with the rebels generally successful. They are continuing to bombard the forts guarding the city. It is expected that they will be in control soon. Messages from Peking says one pro- vincial assembly will ask the throne to abdicate. AMERICAN SOLDIERS NOT TO GO TO CHINA (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. (., Nov. 27.—No American soldiers are likely to be sent to China immediately, unless Japan alters her reported plans of sending troops to Tien Tsin and Pe- king. These will be enough to guard !nrolgners it is thought here. !!ANNEk YEAR FOR FLORIDA GROWER The celery crop in the east is very light this season and it is believed this will be a banner yéar for the Florida grower. LAKE HANCOCK & CLERMONT RAILROAD Running from Carters to Nettie, Designated as Common Carrier Tallahassee, Nov. 26.—Mr. H. B. Carter, of Carters, Fla., appeared be- fore the railroad commission the 24th inst. and asked that the Lake Hancock & Clermont Railroad be recognized as a common carrier and freight and passenger rates likewise be prescribed for its use. His ap- plication is as follows: “Carters, Fla, Nov. 24, 1911, “Railroad Commissioners, State of Florida, Tallahassee, Fla. “Gentlemen: The Lake Hancock & Clermont Railroad Company at present owns and operates a line of railway extending from Carters in the county of Polk, to Nettie, Flor- ida, and.desires to be recognized as 2 common carrier and have the rail- road commissioners prescribe rates, rules and regulations for the govern- ment of same. “Yours very truly, “H. B. CARTER, “President.” The commissioners have found that the Lake Hancock & Clermont Railroad is operating about twenty- five miles of line and runs north from Carters, which is on the Atlan- tic Coast Line about five miles north cf Lakeland, and Mr. Carter stated that it is his intention to extend his line on to Clermont, where it will again connect with the Atlantic Coast Line, and will then be about thirty miles’ long. After due con- sideration the commissioners were of the opinion that this railway was entitled to be recognized as a com- mon carrier, and accordingly made their order, in which also were pre- scribed freight and passenger rates to be operated by it. REVIVAL TO BE HELD AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Beginning next Monday and con- tinuing as long as interest is mani- fested, Dr. Wm. D. Nowlin will con- duct a revival at the First Baptist church. Dr. Nowlin before coming to Lakeland, had been engaged for a number of years in evangelistical work and his efforts have been at- tended by marked success, being an eloquent and forceful speaker and one of the best platform lecturers in the South. That the meeting will result in much good is already an as- sured fact. PHILLYS AT KEY WEST. Key West, Nov. delphia National 26.—The Phila- League basebail team passed through Key West on Thursday morning on the Miami, from Havana, Cuba, where they have teen playing a series of games. -venes Monday. THE ISSUE S0 DECLARES CHAMP CLAREK— PREDICTS IMPORTANT SES- SION OF CONGRESS. (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. C.,, Nov., 27.— Speaker Champ Clark returned to- day and began conferences with the Democratic leaders on affairs to come up before (‘ongress which con- He declared that tariff reform will be the issue in the next campaign. He predicted a long and important session of Con- gress. He asserted the assault on him concerning the annexation of Canada to be misrepresentation for political effect. He denied that he ever considered forced annexation. BIG MILL BURNS. McRae, Ga., Nov. 26.—The oil mill and plant of the Telfair Ferti- lizer Company, one mile from here, was destroyed by fire during last night with a loss of $95,000. In- surance of 000 was carried. Included in the losses, are 2,000 tons of cotton seed, 500 tons of hulls, 300 tons of meal and fifty bales of linters. The plant will be rebuilt. LAST ACT IN THE BEATTIE TRAGEDY In Silent Morning Hour Grief- Stricken Family Lay Dishon. ored Son to Rest. Richmond, Va., Nov. 26.- By the grave of the wife whom he murdered on July 18, the body of Henry Clay Be: ttie, Maury Cemetery r., was buried in shortly after sunrise to- day. There was a brief service at the residence, attended only by members of the family and ecight friends who scrved as pallbearers and then thg procession moved through the silent streets of South Richmond. Rev. John J. Fix, who prayed with Beattie just before he was led into the death chamber at the penitentiary on Friday morning, read the service of the Presbyterian church, his voice being broken at times by sobs. To guard against possible annoy- ance, the exact hour of the funeral was Kept secret until midnight last night and consequently there were no morbid crowds around the Beattie home or cemetery. Two police offi- cers, in plain clothes, were on duty but the hearse and even carriages had reached the grave before the city was astir. When the burial was concluded, Henry Clay Beattie, Sr., left with Douglas, his son, and Haz- his daughter, and two aunts of w el, the murder The aged tense. The friends of father's grief was in- pallbearers, boyhood Beattie, were asked by him to serve. Several of them had testified in his defense at the trial and one was his best man when he and Louise Wellford Owen were married, exactly one year from the date he pleaded “not guilty” of her murder in court. A florist's wagon, completely filled with flowers, enter- ed the cemetery gates just after day- break, and today the mound of earth was hidden beneath chrysanthe- mums and immortelles. KEY WEST CELEBRATION. Key West, Nov. Plans for the great Over Sea Railroad Celebration g0 ahead steadily. From now until the celebration the committee will rieet daily to arrange details and at- tend to all matters pretaining to the cussess of the undertaking. The contract has been signed whereby the Curtiss Aviation Co. will provide flights here by two re- nowned aviators. It is also planned to have a flight from here to Havana, carrying the first Cuban mail enter- ing here by train, to the Cubap cap- ital. E. H. Gato has offered the use of the baseball grounds free of charge to the committee during the festiv- ities for aviation, fire works, fleld sports and other amusements. Announcement that Sarah Bern- hardt is to marry M. Lou Tellegen is of Interest in Tampa. On the last appearance of the “Divine Sarah” in this city, M. Tellegen was the lead- ing man in her production of "Jeanne de Arc,” playing the role of “Warwick.” He is not less than fi{- ty years younger than the famous actress, but that {8 no handicap when there is the real, artistic af- fection, Tellegen is a handsome man and was in constant and apparently devoted attendance upon Madame Bernhardt while the company was in Tampa.—Tampa Tribune. HIGHEST HONOR OF CHURCH CONFERRED ON THREE AMERI- CANS, WHO ARE CREATED CARDINALS. DIVISION STAFF COMMANDER U. C. V. APPOINTS OFFICERS FOR TH ETHIRD BRIGADE. Lakeland, Fla., Nov. 21, 1911, GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1, Series 9. L In assuming command of the Florida Division of U. (. V. the General Commanding desires to again thank his comrades for the distinguished honor conferred upon him. He sincerely asks the hearty co-operation of every veteran in the State in order that the “Esprit de- corps” of our beloved organization be maintained. 1. (1 1 hereby appoint as the Division Staff the followihg Comrades with the rank attached to their names, and with request that they send their acceptance at once to these headquarters that they may be duly commissioned: Col, J. D. Allen, Adjt. Chief of Staft, Lakeland. Lieut. Col. 8. C. Botts, Gen., Monticello, Lieut. Col. H. H. Duncan, Asst, Adjt. Gen,, Tavares. . (By Associated Press) Rome, Nov. ~—Besides the new cardinals who received red hats today, the Pope created another whose name is kept secret. It will be published at a later consistory, but may not be made public until after the Pope dies. The new Am- 27 Gen. and Asst, Adjt. erican cardinals are O'Connell, of Lieut. Col. W. A. Tison, Inspector Boston; Farley, of New York; and|Gen., Wellborn. Falconio, of Washington. Lieut. Col, David G. Geiger, Asat. L 2 S Inspector Gen., Mayo. | WOULDN'T HEAR SRR Sagbhasode | I“E surrn‘fit'l[ in.:lr(;l::' h(l:::.lorl\(iun,l.[I'«(n::r(.:ln‘AuL : Licut, Col. J. M. Catheart, Asast. Quarter Master Gen,, Tampa. Wall Street Crowd Cheered at Wrong Lieut. Col. 8. M. Wilson, Commis- Time and British Lady sary Gen,, lnu- NOSY, H “. Quit. Lieut. lul . H. Page, Asst. Com- U e missary (.un.. nnrhn\. (By Associated Press.) Licut. Col, A. O. Wright, Asst, i Commissary Gen,, Jacksonville. Lieut. Col. J. M. Martin, Judge Ad- vocate Gen., Ocala, Lieut. Col. Wm. B, Judge Advocate Gen., Lieut, Col. Theo. Five thous- brokers' New York, Nov. 27. and messenger boys and clerks drowned the voice of Mrs, Em- meline Pankhurst, British suffra- gette, in a tumult of cheers, when Young, Asst, Deland, West, Surgeon she tried to speak in Wall Street.| gon., Marianna. v After fifteen minutes, she gave up Lieut. Col. M. B. Harrison, Asst., ! in disgust, Surgeon Gen,, I’.tllll(‘llfl Lieut, Col, . 1. Reynolds, Chap- | ANO]“ER No‘tn lain Gen,, J.ukmmilh-. i Major A. C. Wright, Division Kn- Petersburg. AIDES-DE-CAMD. Major €. J. Bravo, Tampa. sign, St TRIAL IS ON Mrs. Patterson on Trial for Murder Major Tom Costa, Tallahassce. of Husband, Who She SIyl Sold Major F. M. Pringle, Wauchula. Major S. K. Chausscauz, ('raw- Her Into Slavery. fordville, ! Major . H. Il. MclLeod, Jasper. (By Associated Press.) Major R. I. Hosford, Hosford. Denver, Colo., Nov. 27.—When the trial of Mrs. Gertrude Gibson Patterson, for the alleged murder of her husband, was resumed, the de- fendant was composed but showing traces of collapse following Satur- day's ordeal on the stand. Two women prisoners who were in jall with Mrs. Patterson testified that the defenlant had a bruise on her cheek Major 4. R. Blocker, Carrabelle, Major John A. Roseborough, Wind- sor. Major J. ¢, Keller, Miami. Major Tom Peavy, Concord. . In accordance with a resolution passed by the Division assembled at Orlando, Oct. 26th, 1911, I hereby appoint Mys. John W. Tench, of soon after heing brought to jaild Gainesville as the Matron of Honor which she said was made by her|for the United Confederate Veterans husband just before the Kkilling. |44 the Unveiling of the Olustee Mon- ¥ Other testimony, to show that her|yment. Al Veterans will honor and § husband was unkind to her, was in-| respect her as one who stood by us through four years of trial and suf- fering and also for her early, zeal- ous and successful work in the or- ganization of the U, D. ¢ in this State, troduced. WILL INCREASE CAPITAL AND CHANGE NAME J.A Major Ger 4 D. ALLEN, Adjt. Gen, and Chicl of Staff. COX, ol Commanding. On December 11th a meeting the stockholders of the Peninsular Pebble Phosphate Co., will be held in Bartow at which time the ques- ton of increasing the capital stock from $200,000 to $1,000,000, will be decided upon, and other matters of importance transacted. The ques- tion of changing the name of the concern from the Peninsular Phos- phate Co. to the Homestead Phos- phate Co., will aiso be considered and voted upon. The president of this company is Mr. €. G. Memminger, of this city, Secretary being Mr. E. €. Stuart ORANGE COUNTY WILL HAVE HOME COMING DAY The Orange County Fair Associa- tion has set aside January 31 ase Home-Coming Day. Orlando will en- joy a great time at this celebration. All of the old residents will be in- vited to attend the home-coming. SCOUTS ORGANIZE cof Bartow, in whose offices the meet- S — ing will be held Ft Myers, Nov. Seated around the table in the court room lNl’NAI,I_ “mvts*[tu yesterday morning, Rev. Mr. Hilde- brand had before him 19 lads to whom he gave instruction about the serious aspects of scout life. For the first time the boys were made to see that to be a scout means more than mere fun. By means of illus- trated pictures they were led into the secrets of scout life and were given a glimpse of its meaning and significance. FINE CUTIN TWO (By Associated Press.) Jeflerson City, Mo., Nov. 27.—The Missouri Supreme Court has reduced the fine of the International Har- vester Company from $50,000 to $25,000. T AT i